Waldo, KY (ZIP 41632) has a moderate disaster history with 42 recorded events. These include 24 floods, 11 hailstorms, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.4M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 57% of all recorded events (24 total). Of these, 6 (25%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $8.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 1, 2022.
There have been 11 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 14, 2025.
Waldo has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (50%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $79K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 5, 2025.
Waldo has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $70K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 31, 2025.
Waldo has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 14, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Waldo was Flood on May 31, 2004, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 1, 2004), causing $3M in damages. Flood on May 2, 2002 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 41632 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (24 events), hailstorms (11 events), blizzards (4 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Waldo, KY, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8.2M in property damage.
Yes, Waldo (ZIP 41632) has 24 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 1, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 41632 was Flood, which occurred on May 31, 2004. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.4M in property damage in the Waldo, KY area (ZIP 41632). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →